The Best Sides For Pasta

26 Side Dish Recipes That Pair Perfectly with Pasta

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Pasta pairing 101: Keep your sides light and fresh. So we found some fun veggie dishes and salads (there’s no boring piles of lettuce, don’t worry) to balance out that fettuccine. And because it’s OK to break the rules, we threw in a few cheesy, carb-heavy creations, too. All that’s left for you to do? Crack open a bottle of crisp white wine and say “prego.”

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Kale Salad with Persimmons, Crispy Chickpeas and Fried Shallots

It basically cancels out the carbs.

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26 Side Dish Recipes That Pair Perfectly with Pasta

Kale Salad with Persimmons, Crispy Chickpeas and Fried Shallots

Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies

The Creamiest Brussels Sprouts in the Universe

Greek Wedge Salad

Green Goddess Wraps

Dairy-Free Butternut Squash ?Fondue?

Gluten-Free Cheese and Cauliflower ?Breadsticks?

Roasted Beets with Pistachios and Thyme

Light and Tangy Coleslaw

Burrata and Asparagus Salad

Zucchini Rice

Asparagus Caesar Salad

Crispy Roasted Artichokes

Classic Stuffed Peppers

The New Caprese Salad

Avocado ?Fries?

Spring Panzanella Salad

Eggplant Parm Bites

Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots

Stuffed Eggplant

Chilled Cucumber Salad

Crispy Mushrooms

Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways

Apple Chicory Salad with Fennel, Walnuts and Grana

Chicken Satay with Coconut-Peanut Sauce

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